Congratulations! Your name has been selected as the winner of a new guitar. Since this contest was sponsored by Guitar World, all of the guitar manufacturers are participating and you are able to select the guitar of your choice. You must support your choice with detailed information about your guitar including the alternatives.




Include the following in your final writing:
  • Introduction
  • Possible Choices of Guitars
  • Guitar Construction & Sound, string type
  • Accessory items
  • Conclusion


Written Information: As you enter information, the area will expand. Make sure to check the required details of the assignment.



Works Cited

Sources: Include the source information for all of the articles or web sites that were used to complete your project. Source information is found at the end of each article in iCONN.They should also be listed in alphabetical order by the first word of the source citation.
sample:
"Carol Kaye." Contemporary Musicians. Vol. 22. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 8 Jan. 2012.
"Selected Websites on Carol Kaye's Life and Works." Gale Biography in Context. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 8 Jan. 2012.

Your Source List:





Guitar Research Notes Table

Directions: The questions in the left-hand column have been designed to help you find the specific details you will need to complete the research assignment. As you find information, you should copy the source citation to the end of this document if you are using the print version, or directly into the section for Works Cited on the class wiki.
Information Feature
Your Notes
Brainstorm a list of possible guitars that you will choose from:
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What materials are used in constructing guitars?

What kinds of strings are used?

How is the sound different among different guitars? Compare at least 3.

Once you make your final choice:

Who are some famous guitarists who use this model/type/brand? DId this influence your choice?

In what distint style of music or character would this guitar be played?

What color or finish would you choose?

What kinds of strings would you choose? Explain.

What kind of case would you choose? Explain.

What, if any, modifications would you choose?

Bonus Opportunity:

Amps? Effects?





Sources for Works Cited: